With most workers who left during the pandemic mostly returned to the labour force by early 2022, it is little surprise that growth of the labour force has slowed. But the decline in the participation rate over recent months also appears to reflect some softening in demand for workers over recent months which, with the notable exception of payrolls, is increasingly evident across almost all labour market indicators.
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